Women can be kings. That is one of the predominant themes of Little Simz' sophomore LP, one that paints a masterful picture of her fascinating life and the place women are unfairly relegated to in hip-hop. With her distinct British voice and skilled lyricism, Little Simz herself is pretty easy to get into. The production, which is at some points hard-hitting and loud and at others subdued and melancholy, is an excellent backdrop for her to spit her wonders over. Though it might be sonically accessible, Little Simz' message spends time confronting what few people in hip-hop are willing to confront: the mistreatment and societal stereotypes against women. She also has an introspective point of view, as well as telling stories of the people around her. This sounds so much more convincing when coming from the mouth a woman who has experienced this first hand, which is part of what makes A Curious Tale so interesting and worthwhile. We might, and bear with me on this, might be witnessing one of the most important female emcees to ever pick up a microphone, and thus, it would be a sin to miss this record.
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